sow a/the seed of doubt (in someone's mind)

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sow a/the seed of doubt (in someone's mind)

To cause someone to have doubts, worries, or concerns (about something); to introduce someone to a doubtful or worrisome idea. The candidate was doing very well in the polls six months ago, but it seems that this smear campaign has been effective in sowing a seed of doubt in the minds of voters.Recent economic turbulence in the Eurozone has sown the seed of doubt about the strength of the economy's recovery.Jim's suspicious behavior sowed a seed of doubt in Jenny's mind about his fidelity.

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